COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Translation Studies

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ATALAY GÜNDÜZ

Offered to

Translation Studies

Course Objective

The aim of this course to study the theory and methodologies of postcolonial studies which is closely affiliated, and in a way closely related to translation studies as they both focus on the interaction of at least two cultures, languages and peoples and what that interaction yields as a result in general terms. Within this context some of the founding and pioneering texts of postcolonial studies will studied with an eye on translation studies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

ASHCROFT, B., GRIFFITHS, G., & TIFFIN, H. (2000). Post-colonial studies: The key concepts. London: Routledge.
ASHCROFT, B., GRIFFITHS, G., & TIFFIN, H. (2002). The empire writes back: Theory and practice in post-colonial literatures.
BHABHA, H. K. (2004). The location of culture. London: Routledge.
FANON, F. (1967). Black skin, white masks.
LEITCH, V. B. (2010). The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism. New York: W.W. Norton & Co.
LOOMBA, A. (2005). Colonialism/postcolonialism. London: Routledge.
Said, Edward W. (1979). Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books.
MORRIS, R. C., & SPIVAK, G. C. (2010). Can the subaltern speak : Reflections on the history of an idea. New York: Columbia University Press.
PRATT, M. L. (2008). Imperial eyes: travel writing and transculturation. London, Routledge.
SAID, E. W. (1994). Culture and imperialism. New York: Knopf.
SAID, Edward W. (1979). Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The courses are theoretical, face-to-face, and interactive in nature.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be anounced

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attendance is obligatory.
2. Students should get prepared for class in advance.
3. Any act of plagiarism is forbidden.
4. Absence is not an excuse for not submitting assignments.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

atalay.gunduz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be anounced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes